MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
162,104 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened offside rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick offside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick offside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened offside rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front and offside front (5.2.3 (e))
Wheel bearing has slight play nearside front and offside front (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))
Headlamp not working on dipped beam nearside front (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front and offside front (5.2.3 (e))
Wheel bearing has slight play nearside front and offside front (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Coil spring fractured or broken nearside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn nearside front lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn offside front lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside front (3.5.1i)
nearside front tyre wearing inner edge
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
near side rear tyre outer wall damaged
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
near side rear tyre outer wall damaged
cut in nearside rear tyre outer sidewall but not deep enough to reach ply or cords
nearside rear tyre wearing low
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Outer Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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LS09 XKE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
Across all 2009 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 79,363 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LS09 XKE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 17 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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LS09 XKE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 May 2009.
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